Awesome video! There has been lots of speculation as to why unlicensed repros of the Marx Universal Monsters series keeps popping up in Mexico. This is very likely due to Marx having a subsidiary at one time in Mexico called Plastimarx. Marx very likely produced a set of molds for Plastimarx. The legitimate Plastimarx figures still featured both The "Marx" and "Universal" stamps on the bottom of the bases. Plastimarx went out of business in '91 and I'm assuming some enterprising individual wound up with the molds and has been cranking out these figures ever since. The Mexican figures all feature round dent holes in the back (a feature not on the original Marx figures nor the Uncle Milty reissues), and a slightly more brittle plastic. Although Marx also had a company in the UK, I've never heard of the monster line being produced over there.
@@johnwild8336 Thank you, John. I'm glad you liked my comment. I picked up a second set recently to customize and I realized just how much an oddity the Wolf Man is. Although the facial sculpt is close to Lon Chaney's Wolf Man, the clothing is completely different. If anything it resembles the costume from the British horror film, Curse Of The Werewolf (which was being distributed in America by Universal). This look also appears on the first run box art for Aurora's Wolf Man model, and later the Hasbro pint-by-numbers set of the Wolf Man.
Great review john i just got a set on ebay recast in the color green glad 2 have a set in my collection thanks i thought the frankenstien was actor glen strange
Fun video! I have an original Mummy and would like to point out that he always had missing fingers on his right hand. I also have the Aurora model whose right hand is bandaged in a fist and wrapped to his chest. I think that is how you know this is Kharis and not Im-Ho-Tep although his hand should not be free. Speaking of Im-Ho-Tep, the first 10-15 minutes of the archeological dig and burial flashback "Egyptian" footage of 1932's 'The Mummy' was filmed at Red Rock Canyon in California. The 1930's location filming combined with the unchanged landscape made watching the movie after visiting the area a disconcerting experience. Was I watching 'The Mummy' or a vacation video?
I hav two uncle milton glow sets one the on card and one loose set I hav scattered around my collectors room ,Ive been a hav universal monster fan since the late 60's and the 70's I started collecting Famous Monsters mag's and a few monster items but it wasn't till 1992 when I started collecting freak'n all kinds of monsters and other awesome toys from movies, movies posters, model kits, lunch boxes, Star Wars, Star Trek and mego ,my most recent toy was the Action Jackson Jungle House in the box it missing a few peaces but Im in the works to complete it and soon will be doing video on it. My collection is vast and Im always on the lookout for the that next Awesome find. Im 55 and just a huge kid at heart.
THESE FIGURES ARE ABSOLUTELY AMAZING !!!! THE DETAILS ARE PRETTY GOOD !!! EXCELLENT VIDEO BROTHER !!! NOW I HAVE TO ADD THESE BEAUTIFUL FIGURES TO MY MUSEUM COLLECTION LOL !!!!
I had some of those! I think my grandma tossed them out when I got too old to come over and play with toys. They would have belonged to my uncle, most likely.
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Awesome video! There has been lots of speculation as to why unlicensed repros of the Marx Universal Monsters series keeps popping up in Mexico. This is very likely due to Marx having a subsidiary at one time in Mexico called Plastimarx. Marx very likely produced a set of molds for Plastimarx. The legitimate Plastimarx figures still featured both The "Marx" and "Universal" stamps on the bottom of the bases. Plastimarx went out of business in '91 and I'm assuming some enterprising individual wound up with the molds and has been cranking out these figures ever since. The Mexican figures all feature round dent holes in the back (a feature not on the original Marx figures nor the Uncle Milty reissues), and a slightly more brittle plastic.
Although Marx also had a company in the UK, I've never heard of the monster line being produced over there.
Very interesting comment. Thank you for sharing.
@@johnwild8336 Thank you, John. I'm glad you liked my comment. I picked up a second set recently to customize and I realized just how much an oddity the Wolf Man is. Although the facial sculpt is close to Lon Chaney's Wolf Man, the clothing is completely different. If anything it resembles the costume from the British horror film, Curse Of The Werewolf (which was being distributed in America by Universal). This look also appears on the first run box art for Aurora's Wolf Man model, and later the Hasbro pint-by-numbers set of the Wolf Man.
I don't know if you can call these bootlegs since they're made with the original molds, along with the Johnny West figures.
Great review john i just got a set on ebay recast in the color green glad 2 have a set in my collection thanks i thought the frankenstien was actor glen strange
5:50 - I think the sculpt is more Glenn Strange than Lon Chaney.
Fun video! I have an original Mummy and would like to point out that he always had missing fingers on his right hand. I also have the Aurora model whose right hand is bandaged in a fist and wrapped to his chest. I think that is how you know this is Kharis and not Im-Ho-Tep although his hand should not be free. Speaking of Im-Ho-Tep, the first 10-15 minutes of the archeological dig and burial flashback "Egyptian" footage of 1932's 'The Mummy' was filmed at Red Rock Canyon in California. The 1930's location filming combined with the unchanged landscape made watching the movie after visiting the area a disconcerting experience. Was I watching 'The Mummy' or a vacation video?
I had all of the originals.
It really was a mistake not to have done Dracula back then.
I hav two uncle milton glow sets one the on card and one loose set I hav scattered around my collectors room ,Ive been a hav universal monster fan since the late 60's and the 70's I started collecting Famous Monsters mag's and a few monster items but it wasn't till 1992 when I started collecting freak'n all kinds of monsters and other awesome toys from movies, movies posters, model kits, lunch boxes, Star Wars, Star Trek and mego ,my most recent toy was the Action Jackson Jungle House in the box it missing a few peaces but Im in the works to complete it and soon will be doing video on it. My collection is vast and Im always on the lookout for the that next Awesome find. Im 55 and just a huge kid at heart.
recast 1963 marx universal monster figures have Unique Style and great information
So awesome! Whatever colors of these you get, you will be happy. I would really like an original set. Gonna have to work on that.
THESE FIGURES ARE ABSOLUTELY AMAZING !!!! THE DETAILS ARE PRETTY GOOD !!! EXCELLENT VIDEO BROTHER !!! NOW I HAVE TO ADD THESE BEAUTIFUL FIGURES TO MY MUSEUM COLLECTION LOL !!!!
Are you sure you have The Mummy, Kharis, instead of The Mummy, Imhotep? I can’t tell them apart.
Just looks like Chaney Jr. Never really saw Karloff walk. Thanks for watching.
Well, we never see Karloff walk on Screen as Imhotep. So, we can’t judge by that one Scene where he exits off camera.
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Another great review Mister Wild !
I had some of those! I think my grandma tossed them out when I got too old to come over and play with toys. They would have belonged to my uncle, most likely.
.....Amazing video ....
Cool Video
It's pronounced No-Tra Dom, however No-Tur-Dame is how the American College is pronounced. "Don't Ask Me Why" - Billy Joel.
It's All French To Me. LOL.
@@johnwild8336 Fact.
we can't help it if the french pronounce it wrong....
@@ryanbarker5217 Sing with me: There aint no good guy there aint no bad guy there's only you and me and we just disagree ooo-ooo Whoa-Whoa Whoa. "Whoa." - Keanu Reeves in just about every movie he's been in.
I would like to have a set of these, is any company making them in 2020 ? Bob.G
Repros in a wide variety of colors are still readily available on eBay.
Another awesome video Love the flashing true mexican bootleg!